# Customs Brokerage

*/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage*

## Company Type Bmc Profile

**Size**: [Small](/CompanySize/Small)
**Uses Tool**:
- [Customs Entry Filing Software](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Products/Customs_Entry_Filing_Software)
- [EDI Terminals](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Products/EDI_Terminals)
- [Harmonized Tariff Schedule References](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Products/Harmonized_Tariff_Schedule_References)
**Governance**: [Owner Decides](/DecisionStructure/Owner_Decides)
**Operates In**:
- [Transportation and Warehousing](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Industries/Transportation_and_Warehousing)
**Supplied By**:
- [Surety Bond Provider](/CompanyTypes/Surety_Bond_Provider)
- [Trade Compliance Software Vendor](/CompanyTypes/Trade_Compliance_Software_Vendor)
**Supplies To**:
- [Importer of Record](/CompanyTypes/Importer_of_Record)
- [Freight Forwarder](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Forwarder)
**Designation**: Small Business
**Core Activity**:
- [Clearing Shipments Through Customs](/Activities/Clearing_Shipments_Through_Customs)
- [Managing Importer Bond Accounts](/Activities/Managing_Importer_Bond_Accounts)
- [Coordinating with Port Authorities](/Activities/Coordinating_with_Port_Authorities)
**Outsourced To**:
- [Freight Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Carrier)
- [Bonded Warehouse Operator](/CompanyTypes/Bonded_Warehouse_Operator)
**Signature Role**:
- [Licensed Customs Broker](/JobTypes/Licensed_Customs_Broker)
- [Entry Writer](/JobTypes/Entry_Writer)
- [Operations Coordinator](/JobTypes/Operations_Coordinator)
**Demands Service**:
- [Customs Bond Underwriting](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Services/Customs_Bond_Underwriting)
- [Trade Compliance Software Licensing](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Services/Trade_Compliance_Software_Licensing)
**Serves Industry**:
- [Wholesale Trade](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Industries/Wholesale_Trade)
- [Manufacturing](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Industries/Manufacturing)
**Provides Service**:
- [Customs Brokerage Services](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Services/Customs_Brokerage_Services)
- [Import Bond Management](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Brokerage/Services/Import_Bond_Management)
**Operational Model**: [Team Owned](/OperationalModel/Team_Owned)
**Signature Process**:
- [Customs Entry Filing](/Processes/Customs_Entry_Filing)
- [Bond Account Management](/Processes/Bond_Account_Management)
- [Port Release Coordination](/Processes/Port_Release_Coordination)
- [Post Entry Amendment Handling](/Processes/Post_Entry_Amendment_Handling)
**Outsources Process**:
- [Freight Transportation](/Processes/Freight_Transportation)
- [Warehousing](/Processes/Warehousing)
**Holds Accreditation**:
- Customs Broker License
**Forward Integrates Into**:
- [Freight Forwarder](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Forwarder)

## Neighborhood

### Related (outsourced to)

- [Third-Party Logistics Providers](/CompanyTypes/Third-Party_Logistics_Providers) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Shipping Agency](/CompanyTypes/Shipping_Agency) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Service Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Service_Logistics_Provider) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Trade Compliance Consultancy](/CompanyTypes/Trade_Compliance_Consultancy) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.](/Tasks/Arrange_for_transportation,_warehousing,_or_product_distribution_of_imported_or_exported_products.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Verify shipping documentation.](/Activities/Verify_shipping_documentation.) — outsourced to · Activities
- [Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.](/Tasks/Apply_for_tariff_concessions_or_for_duty_drawbacks_and_other_refunds.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Advise ships' masters on harbor rules and customs procedures.](/Tasks/Advise_ships'_masters_on_harbor_rules_and_customs_procedures.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.](/Tasks/Arrange_for_applicable_duties,_taxes,_or_paperwork_for_customs_clearance.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Plan for inbound parts](/Processes/Plan_for_inbound_parts) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.](/Tasks/Verify_proper_packaging_and_labeling_of_exported_goods.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.](/Tasks/Contract_with_freight_forwarders_for_destination_services.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Complete customs paperwork.](/Tasks/Complete_customs_paperwork.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Process trade preferences](/Processes/Process_trade_preferences) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.](/Tasks/Insure_cargo_against_loss,_damage,_or_pilferage.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting s...](/Tasks/Inform_clients_of_factors_such_as_shipping_options,_timelines,_transfers,_or_regulations_affecting_s...) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificat...](/Tasks/Prepare_shipping_documentation,_such_as_bills_of_lading,_packing_lists,_dock_receipts,_or_certificat...) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.](/Tasks/Pay_or_arrange_for_payment_of_freight_or_insurance_fees_or_other_charges.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Control exports and imports](/Processes/Control_exports_and_imports) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Calculate duty](/Processes/Calculate_duty) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.](/Tasks/Determine_shipping_methods,_routes,_or_rates_for_materials_to_be_shipped.) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Calculate customs duty](/Processes/Calculate_customs_duty) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Establish import/export policies and procedures](/Processes/Establish_import%2Fexport_policies_and_procedures) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirement...](/Tasks/Monitor_product_import_or_export_processes_to_ensure_compliance_with_regulatory_or_legal_requirement...) — outsourced to · Tasks
- [Plan and manage inbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_inbound_permits_for_materials) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Plan and manage outbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_outbound_permits_for_materials) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Perform product classification](/Processes/Perform_product_classification) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Perform global trade services](/Processes/Perform_global_trade_services) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Manage export control](/Processes/Manage_export_control) — outsourced to · Processes
- [Manage customs processing import](/Processes/Manage_customs_processing_import) — outsourced to · Processes

### What it supplies

- [Transportation Management Company](/CompanyTypes/Transportation_Management_Company) — supplied by · CompanyTypes

### Supplied by

- [Trade Analytics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Trade_Analytics_Provider) — supplies to · CompanyTypes

### Related (part of)

- [Classification](/Departments/Classification) — part of · Departments

### Who serves this

- [Xin](/Startups/Xin) — serves · Startups

### Serves industry

- [Merchant Wholesalers](/Industries/Merchant_Wholesalers) — serves industry · Industries
- [Automotive Parts](/Industries/Automotive_Parts) — serves industry · Industries
- [Retail Importing](/Industries/Retail_Importing) — serves industry · Industries
- [Automotive](/Industries/Automotive) — serves industry · Industries
- [Manufacturing](/Industries/Manufacturing) — serves industry · Industries
- [Retail Trade](/Industries/Retail_Trade) — serves industry · Industries
- [Wholesale Trade](/Industries/Wholesale_Trade) — serves industry · Industries

### Demands service

- [Trade Compliance Software](/Services/Trade_Compliance_Software) — demands service · Services
- [Customs Bond Underwriting](/Services/Customs_Bond_Underwriting) — demands service · Services
- [Automated Broker Interface Connectivity](/Services/Automated_Broker_Interface_Connectivity) — demands service · Services
- [Customs Bond Issuance](/Services/Customs_Bond_Issuance) — demands service · Services
- [Customs Brokerage Software Subscription](/Services/Customs_Brokerage_Software_Subscription) — demands service · Services
- [Trade Data Service](/Services/Trade_Data_Service) — demands service · Services
- [Trade Compliance Training](/Services/Trade_Compliance_Training) — demands service · Services
- [Surety Bond Underwriting](/Services/Surety_Bond_Underwriting) — demands service · Services
- [Document Management Service](/Services/Document_Management_Service) — demands service · Services
- [ABI Software Subscription](/Services/ABI_Software_Subscription) — demands service · Services

### Provides

- [Customs administration and compliance](/Services/Customs_administration_and_compliance) — provides · Services
- [Customs consulting service](/Services/Customs_consulting_service) — provides · Services
- [Customs brokerage services](/Services/Customs_brokerage_services) — provides · Services
- [Import Bond Management](/Services/Import_Bond_Management) — provides · Services
- [Entry Clearance Processing](/Services/Entry_Clearance_Processing) — provides · Services
- [Post Entry Amendment Filing](/Services/Post_Entry_Amendment_Filing) — provides · Services
- [Duty Drawback Filing](/Services/Duty_Drawback_Filing) — provides · Services
- [Tariff Classification](/Services/Tariff_Classification) — provides · Services
- [Trade Compliance Consulting](/Services/Trade_Compliance_Consulting) — provides · Services

### Core activity

- [Clearing Goods Through Customs](/Activities/Clearing_Goods_Through_Customs) — core activity · Activities
- [Coordinating with Port Authorities](/Activities/Coordinating_with_Port_Authorities) — core activity · Activities
- [Managing Importer Bond Accounts](/Activities/Managing_Importer_Bond_Accounts) — core activity · Activities
- [Determine Country Of Origin And Valuation](/Activities/Determine_Country_Of_Origin_And_Valuation) — core activity · Activities
- [Lodge Customs Entries Electronically](/Activities/Lodge_Customs_Entries_Electronically) — core activity · Activities
- [Manage Continuous Customs Bonds](/Activities/Manage_Continuous_Customs_Bonds) — core activity · Activities
- [Manage duty drawback claims](/Activities/Manage_duty_drawback_claims) — core activity · Activities
- [Validate commercial invoices and origin](/Activities/Validate_commercial_invoices_and_origin) — core activity · Activities
- [Coordinate cargo release with carriers](/Activities/Coordinate_cargo_release_with_carriers) — core activity · Activities
- [Submit electronic customs entries](/Activities/Submit_electronic_customs_entries) — core activity · Activities
- [Managing Importer Compliance Records and Bonds](/Activities/Managing_Importer_Compliance_Records_and_Bonds) — core activity · Activities
- [Filing High Volume Customs Entries Across Multiple Ports](/Activities/Filing_High_Volume_Customs_Entries_Across_Multiple_Ports) — core activity · Activities
- [Coordinating FDA and USDA Holds with CBP Release](/Activities/Coordinating_FDA_and_USDA_Holds_with_CBP_Release) — core activity · Activities

### Outsources process

- [Warehouse Management](/Processes/Warehouse_Management) — outsources process · Processes
- [Payroll and Timekeeping Processing](/Processes/Payroll_and_Timekeeping_Processing) — outsources process · Processes
- [Freight Transport](/Processes/Freight_Transport) — outsources process · Processes
- [Drayage Trucking](/Processes/Drayage_Trucking) — outsources process · Processes
- [Cold-Chain Storage](/Processes/Cold-Chain_Storage) — outsources process · Processes
- [Bonded Warehousing](/Processes/Bonded_Warehousing) — outsources process · Processes
- [IT Infrastructure Management](/Processes/IT_Infrastructure_Management) — outsources process · Processes

### Signature process

- [Coordinate Port Clearance](/Processes/Coordinate_Port_Clearance) — signature process · Processes
- [Customs Declaration Filing](/Processes/Customs_Declaration_Filing) — signature process · Processes
- [Bond Account Management](/Processes/Bond_Account_Management) — signature process · Processes
- [Post Entry Amendment Handling](/Processes/Post_Entry_Amendment_Handling) — signature process · Processes
- [Apply Free Trade Agreement Preference Claims](/Processes/Apply_Free_Trade_Agreement_Preference_Claims) — signature process · Processes
- [Audit Importer Of Record Documentation](/Processes/Audit_Importer_Of_Record_Documentation) — signature process · Processes
- [Resolve Customs Holds And Examinations](/Processes/Resolve_Customs_Holds_And_Examinations) — signature process · Processes
- [ACE Entry Filing at Scale](/Processes/ACE_Entry_Filing_at_Scale) — signature process · Processes
- [Cargo Release Coordination](/Processes/Cargo_Release_Coordination) — signature process · Processes
- [Duty Drawback Claim Management](/Processes/Duty_Drawback_Claim_Management) — signature process · Processes
- [Electronic Entry Submission](/Processes/Electronic_Entry_Submission) — signature process · Processes
- [Invoice and Origin Validation](/Processes/Invoice_and_Origin_Validation) — signature process · Processes
- [HTS Classification Database Maintenance](/Processes/HTS_Classification_Database_Maintenance) — signature process · Processes
- [Importer Bond and Power of Attorney Management](/Processes/Importer_Bond_and_Power_of_Attorney_Management) — signature process · Processes
- [Partner Government Agency Hold Resolution](/Processes/Partner_Government_Agency_Hold_Resolution) — signature process · Processes

### Uses tool

- [Harmonized Tariff Schedule References](/Products/Harmonized_Tariff_Schedule_References) — uses tool · Products
- [Customs Entry Filing Software](/Products/Customs_Entry_Filing_Software) — uses tool · Products
- [EDI Terminals](/Products/EDI_Terminals) — uses tool · Products
- [Multi function printers](/Products/Multi_function_printers) — uses tool · Products
- [Document Imaging Stations](/Products/Document_Imaging_Stations) — uses tool · Products
- [Automated Broker Interface Workstation](/Products/Automated_Broker_Interface_Workstation) — uses tool · Products
- [Electronic Data Interchange System](/Products/Electronic_Data_Interchange_System) — uses tool · Products
- [Tariff Classification Database](/Products/Tariff_Classification_Database) — uses tool · Products
- [Trade Compliance Software](/Products/Trade_Compliance_Software) — uses tool · Products
- [Customs Entry Software](/Products/Customs_Entry_Software) — uses tool · Products
- [Workstations](/Products/Workstations) — uses tool · Products
- [Document Scanners](/Products/Document_Scanners) — uses tool · Products

### Outsourced to

- [Freight Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Carrier) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Drayage Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Drayage_Carrier) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Bonded Warehouse Operator](/CompanyTypes/Bonded_Warehouse_Operator) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Payroll Processing Firm](/CompanyTypes/Payroll_Processing_Firm) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Managed IT Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Managed_IT_Services_Provider) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Supplied by

- [Trade Compliance Software Vendor](/CompanyTypes/Trade_Compliance_Software_Vendor) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Surety Bond Provider](/CompanyTypes/Surety_Bond_Provider) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Logistics Software Vendors](/CompanyTypes/Logistics_Software_Vendors) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Surety Companies](/CompanyTypes/Surety_Companies) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Customs Bond Provider](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Bond_Provider) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Customs Software Vendor](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Software_Vendor) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [ABI Software Vendor](/CompanyTypes/ABI_Software_Vendor) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Surety Bond Agency](/CompanyTypes/Surety_Bond_Agency) — supplied by · CompanyTypes

### Signature role

- [Operations Coordinator](/JobTypes/Operations_Coordinator) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Import Operations Coordinator](/JobTypes/Import_Operations_Coordinator) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Compliance Analyst](/JobTypes/Compliance_Analyst) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Drawback Specialist](/JobTypes/Drawback_Specialist) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Entry Writer](/JobTypes/Entry_Writer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Licensed Customs Broker](/JobTypes/Licensed_Customs_Broker) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Release Coordinator](/JobTypes/Release_Coordinator) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Trade Compliance Specialist](/JobTypes/Trade_Compliance_Specialist) — signature role · JobTypes

### Forward integrates into

- [Freight Forwarders](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Forwarders) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Forwarder](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Forwarder) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes

### Industries where this operates

- [Customs Brokerage](/Industries/Customs_Brokerage) — operates in · Industries
- [International Trade Compliance](/Industries/International_Trade_Compliance) — operates in · Industries
- [Transportation and Warehousing](/Industries/Transportation_and_Warehousing) — operates in · Industries
- [Freight Transportation Arrangement](/Industries/Freight_Transportation_Arrangement) — operates in · Industries

### Supplies to

- [Importers](/CompanyTypes/Importers) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Ocean Carriers](/CompanyTypes/Ocean_Carriers) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Wholesale Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Wholesale_Distributor) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Manufacturer) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Importer of Record](/CompanyTypes/Importer_of_Record) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Third Party Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Third_Party_Logistics_Provider) — supplies to · CompanyTypes

### Has operational model

- [Team Owned](/OperationalModel/Team_Owned) — has operational model · OperationalModel

### Has governance model

- [Owner Decides](/DecisionStructure/Owner_Decides) — has governance model · DecisionStructure

### Has size

- [Small](/CompanySize/Small) — has size · CompanySize

### Problems this exposes

- [HTS classification of novel goods is judgment-heavy and audit-exposed to CBP reclass penalties](/Problems/HTS_classification_of_novel_goods_is_judgment-heavy_and_audit-exposed_to_CBP_reclass_penalties) — exposes problem · Problems
- [ISF and entry-filing deadlines risk liquidated-damages claims if missed](/Problems/ISF_and_entry-filing_deadlines_risk_liquidated-damages_claims_if_missed) — exposes problem · Problems
- [PGA (FDA/USDA/EPA) flagging and data-set requirements vary unpredictably by commodity](/Problems/PGA_(FDA%2FUSDA%2FEPA)_flagging_and_data-set_requirements_vary_unpredictably_by_commodity) — exposes problem · Problems
- [duty/tariff and Section 301 exclusion calculation changes faster than staff can track](/Problems/duty%2Ftariff_and_Section_301_exclusion_calculation_changes_faster_than_staff_can_track) — exposes problem · Problems
- [country-of-origin and FTA preference qualification documentation gathered per-shipment](/Problems/country-of-origin_and_FTA_preference_qualification_documentation_gathered_per-shipment) — exposes problem · Problems